S26-04168 PICTURE PERFECT: JOURNEYING THROUGH PICTURE BOOKS Deb Fitzpatrick — noelanddebfitz@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 24 — August 15 Explore the power of picture books as a tool for engaging learners of all ages! In this course, we’ll dive into the rich storytelling, vivid illustrations, and cross-curricular connections that make picture books an essential resource in any classroom. Discover creative strategies for using picture books to spark curiosity, deepen comprehension, and enhance learning across subjects. Whether you’re teaching young readers or older students, this course will help you bring stories to life in meaningful and impactful ways. 2 Optional Google Meets will be offered to support participant discussion, questions, and real-time collaboration. Suitable grades K-12.

S26-04177 LEARNING IN ACTION: A PROJECT BASED APPROACH—K—12 Deb Fitzpatrick — noelanddebfitz@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 24 — August 15 This course will help educators master Project-Based Learning (PBL) You will gain the knowledge and confidence to design, run and assess PBL lessons that keep students deeply engaged. Participants will be introduced to PBL where knowledge wil be gained through hands-on projects instead of traditional lectures. After this course you will be able to transform your classroom into a dynamic space where students own their learning and create meaningful work that showcases their creativity and critical thinking. There will be two Optional Google Meets in June and July offered to support participant discussion, questions, and real-time collaboration.

S26-04178 THE POWER OF PLAY: LEARNING TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT Deb Fitzpatrick — noelanddebfitz@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 24 — August 15 This course invites educators to rediscover the classroom as a vibrant space where play and learning converge. By exploring the psychological and developmental underpinnings of play, teachers will be equipped with innovative strategies to spark curiosity, creativity and collaboration among their students. Integrating theory with hands-on applications, the course guides you in creating dynamic lesson plans, designing flexible spaces, an using both traditional and digital tools to cultivate an environment where learning is joyful and meaningful. Participants will leave with a toolbox of practical techniques to boost student engagement, foster emotional resilience and promote lifelong learning through the power of play. There will be two Optional Google Meets in June and July offered to support participant discussion, questions, and real-time collaboration.